Patch Management Specialist, Senior

Job description

The Patch Management Specialist, Senior oversees enterprise patch management strategy and execution for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a highly regulated, defense-focused environment. This role defines patch governance, schedules, and standards, aligning remediation activities with security policies, regulatory requirements, and mission needs while minimizing impact to critical services. The specialist leads coordination with security, infrastructure, and end-user support teams, driving automation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of patching processes and toolsets. Key Responsibilities: - Define and govern enterprise patch management strategy, standards, and schedules, aligning patch priorities with vulnerability risk, business impact, and compliance requirements. - Architect and optimize large-scale patching solutions using tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or equivalent platforms, including deployment rings, maintenance windows, and detailed compliance reporting. - Lead response to critical and zero-day vulnerabilities by coordinating rapid assessment, pilot deployments, risk-based prioritization, and accelerated patch rollouts across heterogeneous environments. -...